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Appraisers in West Hills, CA
9 licensed appraisers based in West Hills, California.
7 Certified Residential · 2 Certified General
West Hills is in Los Angeles County, which includes several other cities with licensed appraisers, such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Torrance, and Pasadena. Most of the licensed appraisers in West Hills hold the Certified Residential credential, with a few holding Certified General licenses. Nearly all list a phone number, and none are licensed in other states. Among California cities, West Hills has one of the smaller appraiser bases.
About appraisal licensing in California
Real estate appraisers in California are licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), a bureau of the Department of Consumer Affairs. BREA issues four credential levels, from Trainee up to Certified General, which covers all property types including commercial. BREA's public search is updated daily and also shows disciplinary history and licenses expired within the last eight years, so it is worth checking any appraiser you plan to hire.
- Trainee License
- Residential License
- Certified Residential
- Certified General
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed property appraisers are in West Hills, CA?
9 state-licensed property appraisers are based in West Hills according to the federal ASC National Registry: 2 Certified General and 7 Certified Residential.
How much does a home appraisal cost in West Hills?
Consumer-direct single-family appraisals typically run about $300 to $600 in most California markets, with complex or high-value properties costing more. As a regulated benchmark, the VA fee schedule effective May 2026 sets single-family appraisal fees in California at $750 to $1,000 depending on county. Rush assignments and unusual properties price above the range.
How do I verify a California appraiser's license?
Look up the appraiser on the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) license search at https://www2.brea.ca.gov/breasearch/faces/party/search.xhtml, or check the federal ASC National Registry at asc.gov.